Wed 4 Dec 2013
Drake Announces Partnership with Jordan Brand, Previews OVO Stingray Sneaker Collection
Posted by Andy B. under Fashion , Life Beyond Rap , Photos[5] Comments
In a year in which the apparent “cold war” between Kanye West and Drake (which eventually cooled off at OVO Fest) was one of the biggest stories, this almost seems like a Truman Show script. Yes, just a week after Kanye West left Nike and confirmed a new sneaker deal with adidas, Drake has one-upped his idol by announcing a partnership with Jordan brand.
Drizzy broke the news during a show in Portland, Oregon (Nike’s birthplace) last night on his Would You Like a Tour?. “Today also happens to be one of the best days of my life,” he told the crowd. “So today, I came to Portland and officially became inducted into the Team Jordan family.”
It looks like two sneakers — the Jordan 10 and 12 OVO Stingrays — are the first offering from this new partnership, which Drake previewed on Instagram last night. Available in both black and white colorways, the shoes feature a gold OVO logo on the translucent sole.
Check out the Jordan OVO Stingray sample pack after the jump…
He's home. Welcome the newest member of #TeamJordan: @Drake
— Jordan (@Jumpman23) December 4, 2013
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December 4th, 2013 at 9:40 am
wale i could understand, but drake just seems odds
nothimg about drake say i want wear what his wearing
is this nike trying make for lost of Kanye ?
December 4th, 2013 at 11:27 am
shits weak. who the fuck wanna rock these shits.
these shoes look like they on sale @ walmart or payless shoes.
December 4th, 2013 at 11:52 am
Its not like he designed the motherfuckers..
Yeesus still wins!
December 4th, 2013 at 8:23 pm
They look like nurse or hospitality worker’s shoes. These shoes are exactly the fashion I would expect from Drake, milquetoast.
December 5th, 2013 at 2:43 pm
“Drake has one-upped his idol by announcing a partnership with Jordan brand”?
Obviously, the writer is trolling for page views because nothing about this story says Drake got the better deal. Kanye is designing a new line with Adidas and receiving royalties, Drake is simply placing his logo on pre-existing products. What’s the deal worth? Are there royalties?
And when it comes to style, you know Ye embarrasses Drake, no contest.